Top Things to do in Tennessee
Top Hotels in Tennessee
- 1. Drury Plaza Hotel Nashville Downtown
- 2. Holiday Inn Nashville-Vanderbilt (Dwtn), an IHG Hotel
- 3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Nashville Downtown Stadium
- 4. The Peabody Memphis
- 5. Hutton Hotel
- 6. Cambria Hotel Nashville Downtown
- 7. Margaritaville Island Inn
- 8. Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg
- 9. Arbors at Island Landing Hotel & Suites
- 10. Best Western Plaza Inn
The 9 Best Science Museums in Tennessee, United States
Discover the best top things to do in Tennessee, United States including Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory Visitor Center, Challenger STEM Learning Center, American Museum of Science & Energy, Adventure Science Center, Muse Knoxville, Hands On! Discovery Center at Gray Fossil Site, Cookeville Children's Museum, Hands on Science Center.
Restaurants in Tennessee
1. Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 14 reviews
2. Oak Ridge National Laboratory Visitor Center
3. Challenger STEM Learning Center
4. American Museum of Science & Energy
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 492 reviews
Reviewed By C0urtenayO - Palm Harbor, United States
Everyone was spectacular on the Department of Energy public bus tour of the three primary sites of the Manhattan Project in Oak Ridge, TN - before, during and after. They were friendly, knowledgeable, and knew what they were doing. We got there at the recommended time to check in - 8:30AM. Natasha, in the gift shop (which is amazing), checked us in & put on our neon paper bracelets. Glenda, in the lobby, checked our photo IDs, & Gene, our 2nd tour guide on the bus, gave us photo release paperwork to sign. We posed for photos, and got on a very nice bus, which had comfortable seats & seatbelts. We waited until 9AM for a few folks who hadn't arrived yet. At 9AM, they hadn't arrived, and we were on our way. Be on time! For almost 3 hours Jerry (with Gene) shared with us the unique scientific history of the Secret City while visiting the Y-12 New Hope Center, ORNL's historic Graphite Reactor and the K-25 History Center. En route to each location, Jerry talked to us about the places we passed and each place before we arrived. At our first stop, Katheryn King was our tour guide at New Hope Center. We watched an award winning film. Then she asked for questions, like, "Why was it called Y-12?" She told us the name has no meaning. We walked around inside, seeing a map of other labs, a model of a thermonuclear bomb, glass cases with memorabilia, and more. Next stop was the X-10 Lab. Here we saw a simulated Graphite Reactor for Fuel Slugs. Up the stairs, after Jerry's audio presentation, was the Reactor Control Room. Last stop was the K-25 History Center. We saw a top secret film before listening to Jerry tell us more about this stop. Gene handed out "security passes" which could be inserted into different exhibits for more information on the screens. In one corner, they had a black & white photo exhibit of the "Mud Years,". Back at the museum, we bought items in the gift shop & then looked around museum. We loved the 3 D printed Jeep! when you go, you should have a good time - with or without the tour.
5. Adventure Science Center
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 643 reviews
Explore 44,000 square feet of over 175 exciting hands-on science exhibits and activities revealing the wonders of biology, physics, chemistry, medicine, space, earth science, technology, and more. Experience a state-of-the-art planetarium offering spectacular journeys to the stars, laser shows, and amazing full-dome films for children and adults. Enjoy award-winning daily live science demos, labs, and science cafes presented by a talented staff of scientist educators. Adventure Science Center is dedicated to creating learning experiences that open minds to the wonders of science and technology, fostering a better understanding of ourselves and the world around us. Adventure Science Center is an independent, not-for-profit center of science, learning, and exploration.
Reviewed By KiKiBug - Moneta, United States
Since we had our 6 year old grandson, this place was chosen as an educational place and interactive place to keep him active and learning. They have something for all ages including the grandparents who learn things from the exhibits. There are numerous interactive activities for kids of all ages even lifting a car off the ground. Excellent trip for a rainy day.
6. Muse Knoxville
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 88 reviews
Muse Knoxville is a children’s Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Math (STEAM) museum located in Chilhowee Park. Our programs in the museum, in schools across East Tennessee, & throughout Knoxville bring STEM, the arts, health & wellness, & emergent literacy to life in the minds of children. We inspire & empower ALL children through transformative learning experiences through a variety of hands-on and inquiry-based, exhibits and Outreach programs for children aged 6 mos. to 10 y/o. *Museum Play - Indoor educational learning & play spaces, a full-dome planetarium, outdoor learning spaces & a playground! *Field Trips - Bring your class, homeschool, daycare or youth group for a day of fun! *Parties/Events - Choose from a variety of packages to celebrate your special day with us. *Planetarium - We house East Tennessee's only public-access planetarium with shows that rotate every hour!
Reviewed By joannemS1155KB - Knoxville, United States
We took our grandson to the Muse on a rainy day. We couldn’t keep up with him! The hands on exhibits are top notch! He didn’t want to leave! Can’t wait for his next day visit so we can take him again!
7. Hands On! Discovery Center at Gray Fossil Site
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 22 reviews
This all-ages science center offers fun interactive exhibits that include immersive augmented reality experiences, a bi-polar musical Tesla coil, giant building blocks, a 3-story Paleo tower, a maker space, an art studio, and much more! Guests are invited to engineer a rocket, build a wind-powered car, create an artistic masterpiece, and discover something new. Visit an active fossil dig site dating back 5 million years and enjoy exhibits and programs featuring the plant and animal fossils that have been unearthed at the site, including tapir, rhinoceros, saber-tooth cat, alligator, short-faced bear, red panda, and a 10-ton mastodon! Additional exhibits will open later this year, including an outdoor garden opening in summer 2021!
8. Cookeville Children's Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 4 reviews
9. Hands on Science Center
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 8 reviews
